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Rigs of the 2019 Silk Road Mountain Race

By Logan Watts on August 14, 2019

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This second annual Silk Road Mountain Race kicks off this weekend. Riders will face a long and arduous course through the remote mountain landscapes of the Tian Shan mountains in eastern Kyrgyzstan. Over 40 participants sent in photos of their rigs along with details about their kit. See them all here…

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Collective Reward #024: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 2 Ultralight Pyramid Tent

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 6, 2019

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We’ve got something extra special lined up for our 24th Collective Reward gear giveaway. One lucky Bikepacking Collective member will receive an UltaMid 2 Ultralight Pyramid Tent from our friends at Hyperlite Mountain Gear. See complete details below…

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Sibling Bikepacking: Riding France’s GR406 Trails

By Cass Gilbert on October 25, 2018

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Have you bikepacked with a sibling? There are few finer ways to share experiences and create new memories with your family. After some last-minute purchases – including both a brand new bike and an Opinel pocket knife – Cass is joined by his brother Nick in the south of France for a bikepacking initiation, in the form of a perfect segment of the GR4…

Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route: Dirt Road Version

By Cass Gilbert on March 21, 2017

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Update August 5th, 2023: A group of riders were attacked and robbed while camping at Laguna Chiquita, a small lake south of Otavalo, a few days ago. We strongly suggest […]

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Couple Embarks on Trans-USA Bikepacking Odyssey

By Sarah Swallow on August 4, 2015

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Is it possible to piece together an unpaved bikepacking route across the US, primarily on gravel and dirt? Apparently it is, and these two cyclists are on a mission to prove it…